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Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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19 Aug 2021 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service, which is designed to assist students at its Sunderland and London campuses in locating and booking private accommodation. This contract was awarded on 1st August 2021 and will be effective from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2024. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the aim of supporting approximately 1,400 students in Sunderland and 550 in London seeking private renting options. The service will be accessible through a link integrated into the university's website and will not incur additional costs for students.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in web search engine services, real estate agency services, and residential property management. With the increasing demand for private rented accommodation in both Sunderland and London, firms that can enhance the student accommodation search experience or ensure compliance with health and safety regulations are particularly encouraged to engage. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity valuable as they look to expand their service offerings to a growing demographic of students in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking to partner with a dedicated student accommodation search engine supplier to help new and continuing students based at our Sunderland and London campuses seamlessly find, view, book and pay for accommodation in the private sector. The search engine will advertise purpose built student accommodation properties in both Sunderland and London, and will be accessed via an integrated link from the University's website. The search engine will have a global presence to allow international students to book accommodation before arriving in the UK. The University will hold no responsibility / liability for the private accommodation providers advertised via the search engine and will seek assurances from the supplier that all the relevant H&S compliance requirements for each accommodation advertised on the site are in place. The search engine will be provided at no cost to the University. In addition students will not incur additional booking charges by using the site. Demand for private rented student accommodation in Sunderland was just under 1400 students (27% of students) as at the end of October 2020. Demand for private rented student accommodation in London is estimated at 550 students (13% of students).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1050223f-460c-4883-afde-b5f508cd2ce7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

70331000 - Residential property services

70331100 - Institution management services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Phil Beardmore
Contact Email
philip.beardmore@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 515 2146

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDENTPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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